A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2475568 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2476955 epoch_slot_no: 14555 block_no: 2475452 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1397 time: 2019-04-20 06:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf12ee4c9eca5ba4b3b6646f8d9fa11785b28381003267d2dbef64e7319dceb8Block Operator
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